DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

FRIDAY OF THE 32nd WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful 

Celebration: St. Martin of Tours, Bishop

(316-397). Born to pagan parents in Hungary, he was first a soldier before he was baptised. He founded a monastery in France and later became Bishop of Tours. He sent missionaries to evangelise the country and to educate the clergy.

Table of the Word: 2 John 4-9; Luke 17:26-37

“... as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man.'" (Luke 17:26)

Theme: Be prepared!

Reflection for the day

Early and adequate preparations are the hub of a successful mission or task. One needs to prepare before setting out for a task, if he desires to accomplish it successfully. 

In like manner with our spiritual journey to our final home. We cannot just begin to think of making it to heaven without first of all planning the cost and what it will take to lead us there. Among the cost of getting there are: self-emptiness, perseverance, self-control in thought, words and actions; loving one another without measure, bearing witness to the truth, etc. 

In doing this, we responding to the exhortation of our Lord as Evangelist Luke puts before us this morning saying:

“... as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man.'" (Luke 17:26)

We don't need to wait till it becomes late. We should be ever ready to give a positive response if by chance we are asked: What will you do if it is announced that Christ will come tomorrow?

While someone will say: "I will change for better"; another may add up: "I will let go all hurts exacted upon me". Then any one who will answer: "I will do what ever I am doing now" (if it is good) will stand the chance to behold the Master's return with the crown of glory. 

Consequent upon this, what are we doing at the moment? The answer is ours. Let our life be modelled after the gospel so that the day will not find us unprepared. Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

O God, who are glorified in the Bishop Saint Martin both by his life and death, make new, we pray, the wonders of your grace in our hearts, that neither death nor life may separate us from your love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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